Congratulations on purchasing a baby grand piano! Baby grands offer a distinctive sound and aesthetic appeal to your home, and these are things that can continue for a lifetime. To keep your new piano in top form with quality sound production and visual appeal, one of the most important things you must do is care for it properly.

Pianos really don’t require hard work to keep them in excellent shape, and a baby grand piano is no exception. What pianos truly need to keep their good looks and sound is a lifetime of maintenance that involves proper tuning, cleaning, and yes, playing! Good care starts on the day you bring your new baby grand piano home; the first thing you’ll need to do is find the right place to put your baby grand. Extreme temperature and humidity changes can damage your piano over time, so it’s important not to place your piano in an area of your home where these conditions can occur, such as near windows, doors, or fireplaces. Using heating and/or air conditioning in your home to maintain an even temperature is ideal for your piano, as is the use of a humidifier or dehumidifier if necessary.

During the first year of ownership of your baby grand piano, you should have it tuned at least three times to keep its pitch even as it acclimates to your home. After that, your piano should be tuned regularly, about twice a year, or as often as you see fit. Changes in humidity and temperature, transporting the piano, and getting new strings are all things that can affect the piano’s pitch, and you will probably need a tuning if and when any of these instances occur.

When people purchase a new piano, one of the most common questions is how to properly clean it. While some piano cleaning is better left to a professional, such as cleaning inside the piano, you can make sure your instrument stays free of dust by wiping it with a soft cloth or duster. Don’t use cleaning sprays or polishes on your piano as they can damage the finish and become absorbed into the wood.  You can clean the keys with a cloth and water and, if necessary, a very mild soap. One thing to keep in mind to help keep your baby grand clean is to avoid placing anything, particularly food, drinks, or plants, on the piano.

Finally, you also need to play your piano to maintain quality sound, so enjoy! Caring for your baby grand piano involves a lifetime of maintenance, but it is well worth the effort. Having such a fine instrument in your home promises many years of listening and visual enjoyment.

As you begin to shop for your new baby grand piano, consider Hollywood Piano Company for all of your needs. With a great selection at good prices, the Hollywood Piano is the best choice you can make.